Charlize Theron, who will hit a birthday milestone this summer, is back as axe-wielding superhero Andy in the Netflix action sequel "The Old Guard 2."

Though "The Old Guard" franchise is filled with exciting action sequences, it also has some serious moments, and one of the most dramatic in "The Old Guard 2" was imagined by its star, Charlize Theron.

Charlize Theron and her gang of immortal warriors return for “The Old Guard 2,” now streaming on Netflix. Victoria Mahoney takes over directing duties for Gina Prince-Bythewood in the film